Posts Tagged ‘Romans 12’
To Love Like A Texan
Romans 12:9-10 Love authentically. Despise evil. Pursue what is good as if your life depends on it. Live in true devotion to one another, loving each other as sisters and brothers. COMMENTARY The name Texas is derived from the word “teyshas” (meaning friends or allies), from the native American Caddo language. IMAGE DETAILS Art By:…
Read MoreTo Unmask Love
Romans 12:9-10 Love others well. Don’t hide your love behind a mask. Love authentically. Despise evil. Pursue what is good as if your life depends on it. Live in true devotion to one another, loving each other as sisters and brothers. IMAGE DETAILS Artwork By: Unknown Houston Graffiti Park “The Mask” Fall 2019 www.sevenapples.art
Read MoreTo Rise Above Opinions
Romans 12:1-2 Beloved friends, what should be our response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender ourselves to God! To be his sacred, living sacrifices. To live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. This should become our genuine expression of worship. So stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you. Instead,…
Read MoreFor Forgiveness
Romans 12:19-21 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to God’s righteous anger. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of…
Read MoreTo Live In True Devotion
Romans 12:9-12 Love others well, and don’t hide behind a mask; love authentically. Despise evil; pursue what is good as if your life depends on it. Live in true devotion to one another, loving each other as sisters and brothers. Be first to honor others by putting them first. Do not slack in your faithfulness…
Read MoreTo Tend The Fire
Romans 12:11-16 Never let the fire in your heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord. When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality. Bless those who hurt you; don’t curse them under your breath. Be joyful with those who…
Read MoreTo Take Off Your Mask
Romans 12:9-12 Love others well, and don’t hide behind a mask; love authentically. Despise evil; pursue what is good as if your life depends on it. Live in true devotion to one another, loving each other as sisters and brothers. Be first to honor others by putting them first. Do not slack in your faithfulness…
Read MoreTo Reject Revenge
Romans 12:19-21 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals…
Read MoreTo Conquer Evil
Romans 12:19-21 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals…
Read MoreTo Depend On Each Other
Love others well, and don’t hide behind a mask; love authentically. Despise evil; pursue what is good as if your life depends on it. Live in true devotion to one another, loving each other as sisters and brothers. Be first to honor others by putting them first. Do not slack in your faithfulness and hard…
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